Example

Title: Modifiers

Grade Lesson s1-l3

Explanation: In this section, we’ll explore simple examples of the key topic to help you understand each concept clearly.

Examples

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Example: 1a

Wilson, an avid fan of movies, has seen every movie, practically made.

Correct sentence: Wilson, an avid fan of movies, has seen practically every movie made.

In this case, the modifier "practically" is misplaced, resulting in a misplaced modifier and a logically confusing sentence.

Example: 2a

With his tinted sunglasses on, Mike could see what was hardly written on the notice board.

Correct sentence: With his tinted sunglasses on, Mike could hardly see what was written on the notice board.

In this case, "hardly" (an adverb) describes "see" and should be placed before the verb "see". As it is written, the modifier "hardly" is misplaced.

Example: 3a

The cat chased after the cricket ball with a bushy wagging tail.

Correct sentence: The cat with a bushy, wagging tail chased after the cricket ball.

In this case, the adjective clause("with a bushy wagging tail") modifies the noun "cat," though it is misplaced and results in a confusing and grammatically incorrect sentence.

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